Israel said on Sunday it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip. The prime minister's office did not elaborate on the decision but warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept what Israel says.
The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which included a surge in humanitarian assistance, expired on Saturday.
The two sides have yet to negotiate the second phase, in which Hamas was to release dozens of remaining hostages in return for an Israeli pullout and a lasting ceasefire.
According to News Channel Aljazeera, all humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip was stopped after the first phase of the ceasefire deal ended without agreement on continuing into a second phase.
Earlier, Israel announced it would adopt a US-backed proposal for the extension of the ceasefire in Gaza throughout Ramadan and Passover, in exchange for the release of half of the remaining captives in the enclave.
Hamas responded with demands to implement phase two of the initial deal to reach a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza say they fear a return to war as they marked their first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, amid the rubble and destruction. Gaza’s Health Ministry has confirmed 48,388 Palestinian deaths in Israel's war on Gaza, while 111,803 people have been wounded. Besides, the Government Media Office updated saying thousands of Palestinians missing under the rubble are presumed dead. (with inputs from AP/PTI).